A public-private partnership
The Future of Transportation • Elon Musk suggested Tesla will be ready to produce autonomous cars by Q4 2017 • 2016 University of Michigan survey • Over the last three decades fewer young Americans are getting drivers’ licenses.
Business Concerns Today Impediments to worksite access Roadway congestion Pedestrian safety Lack of public transportation Recruiting Appealing to populations who don’t want to drive Offering competitive benefits Employee Retention
Municipality Concerns Broader regional issues Economic Development Traffic mitigation Air quality
The TMA Solution Mission Develop, implement, and market commuter service programs • Maximize the use of commuting options, such as carpooling, • biking, walking, public transit
The TMA Solution Transportation Management Association Partnership between • businesses and communities. Participants join together to • reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Results in improved • transportation options in a defined region.
The TMA Solution Method Enhance commuter choices Reduces reliance on the car Reduces need for parking Expand labor markets Improve access to worksites
Middlesex 3TMA Public/private partnership Companies provide input on transportation issues to local officials Allocate funds to implement transportation programs
Middlesex 3TMA A green initiative that helps meet environmental goals Companies combine resources, share the costs of transportation programs (shuttles) Create an effective advocacy group (MassCommute)
Core Services Ridematching A database that matches employees to carpools and vanpools. Employees expand opportunities to find groups that match their work schedule and lifestyle.
Core Services Ensures commuters who carpool, vanpool, take transit, bike or walk of a ride home in an emergency during work hours. Transports employees within 30 minutes of notification — at no cost to the employee. Adding Lyft as a provider
Core Services Vanpool Formation Assistance 5 to 15 people Shared commute, similar work hours Ride together in a commuter van Split cost of commuting (vehicle, insurance, gas, tolls, parking) Up to $255 per month available in tax-free dollars (saves employers related payroll costs)
Core Services Transportation Fairs Special events designed to generate interest in the TMA’s services. Often held in a cafeteria or building lobby. Focus is on getting employees to register for TMA programs.
Core Services Active Commuting Options Events can promote specific modes such as an annual “Bike to Work” event. Typically includes a bicyclists’ breakfast, bike tune -ups by a local bicycle shop, T-shirts, prizes, giveaways, and safety clinics.
Optional Services Shuttles Resources can be combined to cost-effectively connect TMA Member companies to transit stations via shuttle services. Current TMA Shuttles: • Eink/MITRE/Crosby to Alewife • The District to Alewife
Optional Services Programs can be customized… Pre-tax benefits programs for transit and vanpooling Transit pass programs Information updates on construction projects Grant writing to secure funds Updates on regional transportation initiatives
Optional Services Programs can be customized… Restaurant shuttle (Lowell to Burlington/Bedford) Shuttle for co-op students from Northeastern University
Current TMA Members MITRE Corporation E Ink The Xchange (Davis Company) National Development (Crosby Center, The District)
TMAs Make Good Business Sense Contact Information: Stephanie Cronin Middlesex 3 TMA c/o Middlesex 3 Coalition Billerica Town Hall, Room 307 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 978-808-5281 info@middlesex3.com
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